Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Policy & Government

NYC Mayor de Blasio Signs Covid-19 Relief Package

NYC Mayor de Blasio Signs Covid-19 Relief Package

The new bill offers protections for tenants, commercial establishments and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A.G. James Scores a Bit of Relief for NY Student Loan Borrowers

A.G. James Scores a Bit of Relief for NY Student Loan Borrowers

As New Yorkers struggle financially from coronavirus, the AG announces $4 million in forbearance from fraudulent companies.
Cuomo: New Yorkers Can Now Gather in Groups of up to 10 People

Cuomo: New Yorkers Can Now Gather in Groups of up to 10 People

Some lawmakers wonder if the governor's decision comes too soon.

NY Reps. Jeffries, Espaillat and Meng to Hold COVID-19 Town Hall with AARP, Discuss Health Disparities Amongst Seniors of Color

At the virtual town hall, AARP members will ask questions of representatives around current action and legislation
MTA Launches App, Offers Free Car Rides to Essential Workers During Early Mornings, Late Nights

MTA Launches App, Offers Free Car Rides to Essential Workers During Early Mornings, Late Nights

Through the Essential Connector app, essential workers can access a for-hire car and plan their commutes.
Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

New York tenants are safe from evictions until August 20. But what happens when it's time to pay it all back?

New Yorkers Can Now Use Their Security Deposits to Pay June Rent

But what about rents for April, May, July and August?
Local Pharmacies Soon Will Offer Coronavirus Testing

Local Pharmacies Soon Will Offer Coronavirus Testing

With pharmacies added as testing sites, the state hopes to increase its testing capacity to 40,000 people a day

A Brooklyn Nurse is Running For State Assembly, Says She Will Fight For Frontline Workers

Phara Souffrant Forrest is running against incumbent Walter Mosley to represent the 57th State Assembly District
Regarding NYC Testing and Protective Equipment, Disbelieve Everything Trump Says

Regarding NYC Testing and Protective Equipment, Disbelieve Everything Trump Says

Trump maintains there's adequate nationwide PE and testing, despite FEMA's claim to the contrary